Miami (OH) @ Kentucky (11:00, Fox Sports Network)- I have no idea what to think about this Kentucky team. They show flashes of brilliance, then resort back to ways of old. I think this week they find a way. But don't look for it to be easy.
Western Kentucky @ Tennessee (11:21, SEC Network)- Western Kentucky has already taken down one SEC team this year. But this week they have a much more challenging opponent. I look for this to be a great game. Home field advantage will put the Vols over the top.
Alcorn State @ Mississippi State (2:30, CSS)- Dan Mullen's offense just doesn't seem to work with an immobile QB. Well, due to injury, he gets his mobile QB in the form of Dak Prescott. I look for the Bulldogs to try to put this away quickly so they can get there only QB with any experience off the field with a battle at Auburn coming the next week. Prepare to be frustrated this week, Bulldog fans.
Toledo @ Missouri (2:30, ESPNU)- Toledo ran with the big boys for a half or so last week at Florida and I look for them to do the same this week. Physical play from Mizzou will get them over the top in the second half.
South Carolina @Georgia (3:30, ESPN)- The feature matchup in the SEC weekends is a very intriguing one. It's crazy to think week 2 could determine who will represent the SEC East in championship game, but this might be what we have. Georgia looked VERY shaky on defense against Clemson, and SC looked very disinterested last Thursday. With that said, I believe giving Spurrier extra time to prepare, Georgia being sick about a loss this past week and Clowney ready to prove his critics wrong, that this game will go to the Gamecocks. Look for the people of Athens to start calling for Mark Richt's head...again...for like the 100th time.
UAB @ LSU (6:00, ESPNU)- This could get ugly. LSU thinks they looked sloppy on defense against TCU this past week. So they are ready to redeem themselves.
Sam Houston State @ Texas A&M (6:00, ESPN3)- The drama seems to never end with this team. Obviously the Aggies will win. But I will take this opportunity to let you guys know that I'll be doing a special blog post on Jonathon Manziel next Wednesday. I've had several people ask my thoughts on the situation, so I figured I'd share with everyone.
Samford @ Arkansas (6:00, ESPN3)- Arkansas will try and run for 600 yards because, well, Brett Bielema.
SE Missouri State @ Ole Miss (6:00, ESPN3)- This will be a glorified dress rehearsal for next week's game in Austin. I look for Freeze to play a lot of players, not care too much about the score and try and correct some mistakes on defense. Probably not gonna be quite as big a blow out for that reason. (This is for you degenerate gamblers...be careful on this spread)
Arkansas State @ Auburn (6:30, Fox Sports Network)- New team vs. old team for Coach Malzahn. You have to think the kids he left are gonna be gunning for him. That, combined with the fact Auburn just isn't very good, should be pretty close throughout. Tigers on top, but it won't be easy.
Austin Peay @ Vanderbilt (6:30, CSS)- Austin Peay is really really bad. Vanderbilt is really really pissed. This is gonna be all kinds of ugly.
My Record For Predicting SEC Games
Week 1: 11-2
Other Games I'm Excited About
- West Virginia @ Oklahoma (6:00, FOX)
- Texas @ BYU (6:00, ESPN2)
- Notre Dame @ Michigan (7:00, ESPN)
- Washington State @ USC (9:30, FOX Sports)
- San Jose State @ Stanford (10:00, PAC12 Network)
Few things make me happier in college athletics than head coaches being forced to do advertisements they clearly have no desire to do. Well, I found my favorite one, EVER. And you better believe I signed up. Love you, coach.
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